METRORapid: Inner Katy Project

METRO recently hosted an online self-guided presentation to inform the public about the proposed METRORapid: Inner Katy Project, a 7.6-mile transit line along the I-10 Inner Katy corridor connecting Downtown Houston to the Northwest Transit Center. Eventually, the line will also connect to the planned high-speed rail terminal at Northwest Mall (see graphic at right.)

The latest update is based on community input received from the impacted Super Neighborhoods: SN22 - Washington Avenue Coalition/Memorial Park; SN14 - Lazybrook/Timbergrove, and; SN15 - Greater Heights. It details the three options under consideration for proposed route alignment and several proposed station locations, including a possible TC Jester station.

According to the project schedule, the Planning, Design and Environmental Studies phases are all under way and will continue through 2023. Construction is slated to begin in 2024, and service will start in 2027. While the latest comment period has closed, you can learn more about the project online and participate in future public comments.

Graphics courtesy of METRO.